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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Just picked up my new short block its a 6.0L iron block and trying to find out if its pre2004 or not but cant find anything on what year it came out. Need to know to find out which head bolts to buy the casting number is 12576184
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Pull the head bolts out. If its the long/short style it is 04+ if you have 3 lengths you have a pre 04 block
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Disregard the previous comment. I just.re read it and you said shortblock.
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yeah but thanx tho
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Buy a pair of long head bolts and thread it in all the holes and see if you have different depthS I think that would be easiest
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cant you just take a clothes hanger and probe the holes...


holy hell that sounds bad
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that's what I'm planning on doing. thanx for the suggestions
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Or a depth mic would be the best way
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